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# Helen Lundeberg (1908–1999)

## What is Helen Lundeberg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for Helen Lundeberg at 8 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,382–$10,560, n=7). The auction record is $185,000 for The Tree (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Tree, 1938 | Oil paint | $185,000 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | Souvenir of Nevada, 1943 | Painting | $70,350 | Bonhams | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | By the Sea, 1960 | Wool | $30,240 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | By the Sea, 1960 | Wool | $27,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | The Edge, 1908 | Oil on board | $20,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| 6 | The Painting after degli Erri, 1983 | Acrylic | $20,000 | Bonhams | Apr 2013 |
| 7 | Precipice or Landscape, 1961 | Painting | $18,825 | Bonhams | Jun 2020 |
| 8 | Pink River, 1985 | Acrylic | $18,750 | Bonhams | Apr 2017 |
| 9 | Naiad #2, 1968 | Acrylic paint | $18,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2008 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planets, 1908 | Lithograph, on Rives paper | $17,640 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $16,250 |
| Prints | 7 | $1,275 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $18,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $8,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Helen Lundeberg is an American artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $10,240. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Helen Lundeberg sold in 2026 for $10,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Helen Lundeberg work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Helen Lundeberg work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Lundeberg work is $10,240.

The median Helen Lundeberg painting sells for $16,250 across 27 lots.

The median Helen Lundeberg print sells for $1,268 across 8 lots.

The median Helen Lundeberg work on paper sells for $2,875 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $1,268† | $17,640 | 80% | 2025-05-13 |
| Paintings | 29 | $16,250 | $185,000 | 93.1% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,875† | $4,375 | — | 2023-09-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Helen Lundeberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,268 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $16,250, record $185,000. A typical Helen Lundeberg painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,250–$2,413 | $1,260 | $17,640 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $8,794–$15,625 | $10,790 | $70,350 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $10,880–$27,500 | $18,825 | $185,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $185,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $70,350 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $17,640 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,413 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Helen Lundeberg worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Helen Lundeberg work is $10,240. The median Helen Lundeberg painting sells for $16,250 across 27 lots. The median Helen Lundeberg print sells for $1,268 across 8 lots. The median Helen Lundeberg work on paper sells for $2,875 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Helen Lundeberg painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Helen Lundeberg painting is $16,250.

### What is Helen Lundeberg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Helen Lundeberg painting is $185,000.

### What is the average price of a small Helen Lundeberg painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Helen Lundeberg painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,790, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Helen Lundeberg's auction record?

Helen Lundeberg's auction record is $185,000, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.